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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1916
Page
3
Roosevelt and Hughes supporters jubilant after defeat of a plan to send contest disputes to sub committees. Senator Reed Smoot led the fight against secrecy and the motion was voted down, keeping contests before the full national committee.
New York June 2 Only 25 of about 20 000 Federated Women delegates will be guests at J P Morgan's library today Invitations were sent for a selective tour planned by Miss Anna Maxwell Jones but the organizer withdrew after facing the vast queue of Western and Southern delegates awaiting entry The Morgan invitation list remains private and unresolved
President Charles R. Van Hise of Wisconsin urged changing the Sherman Anti-draft law to allow business inter mounts to cooperate and promote trade. He spoke at the National Lumber Manufacturers' convention in Chicago endorsing federal regulation to permit controlled production and cooperative contracts while avoiding monopoly.
New York June 2 Dr Arthur Warren Waite sentenced to die in the electric chair during the week of July 11 for the murder of his father-in-law John F Peck of Ossining Waite’s bid for a new trial was denied and he thanked the court prosecutors and his attorney He expressed sorrow for his crimes and the suffering caused and said he would donate his body for punishment Waite was placed in Sing Sing death house yesterday afternoon
The Majestic theatre urges all entries before next Wednesday for the baby contest. Admission limits are imposed and prizes donated by local merchants will go to the most popular babies. The contest features motion pictures and mothers can obtain copies of their children’s films for future memories.
Reports from San Antonio and Nogales indicate Mexican forces are moving toward the border with 17 000 troops in Sonora and two artillery batteries at Douglas. Carranza demands US troop withdrawal but Wilson stays firm, Pershing to remain, with a formal reply to Carranza to be prepared by the State Department.
The rise of household electric appliances, led by irons and fans, shows steady growth in two years. Vacuum cleaners disk stoves washing machines and electric wells and other devices spread across homes as consumer demand rises.
Unverified reports say C. B. Aldrich the alleged Prado postmaster defaulting figure was found by federal authorities in Santa Barbara, but the tip could not be confirmed from authentic sources.
Adolph Provensal asks public understanding after a Sunday assault at the Provensal brothers pool room. A quartet fought with a teen victim who entered intoxicated. police quickly ejected them. The proprietors claim they run a first class establishment and comply with ordinances. the incident reflects poorly on the owners though they are blameless.
The First Baptist Church hosts a Friday social inviting all church and congregation members including Sunday school and Young People's societies. There will be games visiting and refreshments with no admission fee.
The article reports plans to introduce new coin designs including a redesigned quarter and half dollar, with the first secretary Me Nader and McAdoo referenced. It notes the old half dollar fell into disuse, a hoped revival, and describes the detailed designs showing Liberty, olive branch, eagle, and the motto In God We Trust for the coins, plus the dime’s winged cap design and bundle of rods and battle axe symbolizing unity.
The senior class graduation is the highlight of year end at the high school. Rev J W Utter delivers the baccalaureate sermon in the Congregational church and Dr Planiel Blox gives the graduation address at the same church next Thursday. Seats are reserved for seniors and families but the public may attend. program details list hymns, class addresses, diploma presentations by President Hoover and selections by the choir.
Mrs. DD J Morrow hosted an afternoon birthday party for her son Kenneth marking his tenth year. Fourteen guests attended, with pink green and white decor and a menu of ice cream cookies cake and candy. Guests included Herbert and Robert Key John Thomas Harold Harris Jack Crandall George Brock Ambrose Brunson Frank Howard Frank Emerson Harry Gully Donald Clarence Veron and Kenneth Morrow.
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